Post: Operational Resilience Vetting Administrator
Salary: £36,723 per annum
Grade: FRS C
Salary range: £36,723 - £44,085 per annum
Contract type: Fixed Term until 02/08/2027
Working pattern: Full-time
Application closing date: 4 PM on Friday 24 July 2026
London Fire Brigade (LFB) is London’s fire and rescue service – one of the largest firefighting and rescue organisations in the world. We are here to make London a safer city. Employing over 5000 people across our operational team (our firefighters), control (our call handlers who answer 999 calls), fire safety and our non-operational team (our team who work behind the scenes to support our front-line services, which includes Fleet, IT, HR, Finance, Procurement, Communications team and many more).
A vacancy has arisen for a proactive Vetting Administrator to join our Operational Resilience team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This is an exciting opportunity to play a vital role in supporting the delivery of a comprehensive DBS vetting programme, ensuring vetting processes are managed efficiently, accurately and in accordance with relevant legislation, data protection requirements and organisational policies.
Working closely with senior managers and stakeholders across the organisation, you will coordinate DBS vetting applications, maintain secure records and systems, provide administrative and reporting support, and act as a key point of contact for vetting-related enquiries. We are looking for someone with strong organisational and communication skills, experience working with confidential information, and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment. In return, you'll join a professional and supportive team dedicated to protecting the organisation through effective vetting and security assurance processes.
The role is exposed to sensitive material, necessitating the holder of Security Clearance or the ability to secure it prior to commencing the role.
Further information about the main duties and responsibilities of the role are detailed in the job description. If you are unable to see the job description, salary range or the full advert, please visit our jobs pages at https://jobs-london-fire-gov-uk.jobsmarket.site/pages/en-gb/jobs to access the full advert.
Please note: Our application system has recently changed.
After you submit your application, you’ll receive an email asking you to confirm your email address. This is a quick security step and is required for your application to be successfully submitted.
Once you’ve confirmed your email address, you’ll receive a confirmation email letting you know we’ve received your application. This email will also include your applicant number for future reference.
If you’ve submitted your application but haven’t received the email acknowledging receipt of your application, please check that you’ve confirmed your email address as soon as possible and before the closing date. Look out for an email from our recruitment system with a confirmation link. If you can’t see it, please check your junk or spam folder and add the sender to your safe senders list.
Please note LFB employees on probation are not eligible to apply.
Stage 1
To apply, please complete the online application, upload a copy of your up-to-date CV and provide evidence to address the following selection criteria:
1. Use of security vetting systems to provide a service in the gathering, collection, evaluation and analysis of relevant information relating to individual security information.
2. Handling confidential and sensitive information within the guidelines of the data protection regulations.
3. Good written and oral communication skills in order to draft both routine and more complex correspondence, and to liaise effectively with staff at all levels.
4. The ability to undertake research using a variety of sources and to provide written summaries of findings.
Please note that we will score the evidence you provide based on the competencies listed in the selection criteria above.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend stage 2.
Please ensure you give yourself enough time to complete and submit your application. Late or un-submitted applications cannot be accepted.
Please note any correspondence received from us will be via e-mail and sent to the address you provide on your application form.
Stage 2
Assessment for this role is due to take place mid-August 2026 at LFB Headquarters in Central London. Please be advised that if you are unable to make the scheduled assessment date, we may not be able to make alternative arrangements.
We value the diversity of our employees and aim to recruit a workforce which reflects our diverse communities across London. The London Fire Commissioner is an Equal Opportunities Employer and we positively welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, irrespective of people's age, disability, gender, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances. We have guidance in place to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process, including the consideration of reasonable adjustments for people who have a disability.
Anyone who has contact with children, young people or adults at risk will be subject to an enhanced DBS check as part of our commitment to safeguarding.
Benefits of working for the London Fire Brigade
- 26 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
- Additional leave between Christmas Day and New Year
- Family (including maternity) leave and emergency support leave
- Hybrid working is available, subject to business need.
- Free access to the Brigade gym
- Use of the Brigade’s Medical Adviser/physios/fitness advisers
- Free counselling
- Season ticket loan
- Join social networks including our Equality Support Groups
- Contributory pension scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Staff discount scheme including access to Blue Light Card retail and hospitality discounts
- Opportunity to access affordable accommodation
Criminal records check
In line with the Basic Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) employment checks will be completed by successful candidates, which will include a Standard criminal records check. Successful candidate will be required to declare any convictions for offences and any offer of employment is subject to the LFC receiving a criminal records disclosure which it considers satisfactory.
